Psychological interventions

What is the effectiveness of a randomised controlled trial of an early tailored psychological intervention for depression in those newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?
What is the effectiveness of mindfulness-based group intervention for psychological distress and adjustment in an oncology population?
Are there any cognitive improvements in individuals with multiple sclerosis undertaking an early tailored psychological intervention for depression?
What is the effectiveness of a randomised controlled trial examining online versus face-to-face CBT based interventions for depressive and anxiety disorders for clinical and chronically ill populations?

Selected publications

  • Kiropoulos, L., Kilpatrick, T., Kalincek, T., Cherulov, L., McDonald, E., Wijeratne, T., Threader, J.,Rozenblat, V., O'Brien-Simpson, N., Van Der Walt, A., Taylor, L. (2020). Comparison of the effectiveness of a tailored cognitive behavioural therapy with a supportive listening intervention for depression in those newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (the ACTION-MS trial): protocol of an assessor-blinded, active comparator, randomised controlled trial. Trials, 21(1), 100.
  • Bauer, I. E, Kiropoulos, L. A, Crist, N. P, Hamilton, J. E, Soares, J. C, Meyer, T. D. (2018). A qualitative study investigating bipolar patients' expectations of a lifestyle intervention: a self-management program. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 32(4), 555-560.
  • Kiropoulos, L. A., Kilpatrick, T., Holmes, A., & Threader, J. (2016). A pilot randomized controlled trial of a tailored cognitive behavioural therapy based intervention for depressive symptoms in those newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. BMC Psychiatry, 16(1), 435.
  • Kiropoulos, L., Klein, B., Austin, D., Gilson, K., Pier, C., Mitchell, J., & Ciechomski, L. (2008). Is internet-based CBT for panic disorder and agoraphobia as effective as face-to-face CBT? Journal of
    Anxiety Disorders, 22, 1273-1284.

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